Both are methods of building that create a frame that is self-sustaining and carries the weight of the house. The main difference in the two types of construction is the method of joining the parts.

With ancient origins, homes built with a structural timber frame are certainly not the new kid on the construction block ...

Be careful, warns Noel Larkin A friend of mine who recently placed a deposit on a new timber- framed house asked my opinion on this form of construction. The advantages of timber-frame ...

If you're curious about what it takes to build an A-frame cabin on your own, the couple share their entire DIY journey—from design and construction to costs and the lessons learned along the way.

With on-site wood frame construction (the norm in North America and Scandinavia), each site becomes its own zero-cost factory. Exposure to the elements poses no real issue; contrary to popular ...